A thoughtful, special Mother’s Day gift doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether you’re shopping for your own mother or looking to surprise a mom you know, these unique gifts are guaranteed to surprise.
Breakfast in Bed Boxed Set,
Nos Cabanes
Make Mother’s Day extra-sweet with this trio of products from Quebec maple syrup maker Nos Cabanes. The “Breakfast in Bed” set includes a bottle of seasonal syrup, jar of Himalayan salt maple butter and maple & vanilla soy wax candle.
$75
Dinner With Jane Austen Cookbook,
Pen Vogler
Food historian and author Pen Vogler has released a collection of recipes inspired by the regency-era dishes that appear in Jane Austen’s collected works. Mom can learn to make Everlasting Syllabub (from Austin’s Lesley Castle) and a spread inspired by the menu at Pride & Prejudice’s Netherfield Ball.
$22
Small Linen Tray – Living With Cats,
Fog Linen
Japanese artist and illustrator Misato Ogihara designed this unique linen serving tray, which features a cat-themed design. It’s extra-lightweight and perfect for the mom with a feline BFF.
$27 U.S.
Rosé Kit,
Pinch Provisions
Pinch Provisions‘ adorable Rosé Kit comes in a pink silk Furoshiki-inspired pouch (Furoshiki are Japanese wrapping that uses fabric instead of paper), and includes an aerator/pourer, wine stopper, corkscrew, coasters, stain remover, “Last Glass/Keep Pouring” decision coin, wine-removing towelettes, wine chilling cubes and a Wine & Takeout pairing guide.
$36
Still Life Burrata Giclée Art Print,
Bingo Bango Press
Toronto’s Samantha Bellinger sells her food- and flower-inspired artwork on Etsy, including this cheerful print featuring burrata and tomatoes. All you need now is some grilled bread.
$25
Recipe Tin,
Rifle Paper Co.
Rifle Paper Co.‘s gorgeous retro-looking recipe box is a cheerful addition to any countertop (it comes in three patterns) and will help you make sure your favourite family recipes stay in the family forever.
$36
Las Rosas Medium Roast,
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
This flavourful coffee blend is sourced from the Las Rosas Women’s Group – a collective of female coffee growers – in La Plata, Colombia. It has rich tannins balanced by full-bodied fruitiness and subtle sweetness.
$15
Rupi Kaur Mug,
Indigo
Indigo’s exclusive homeware collab with poet Rupi Kaur has arrived just in time for Mother’s Day. This Indigo x Rupi Kaur Books Mug is illustrated with hand-drawings of her books, and has a hidden message on the interior (“Fall in love with your solitude”.)
$15
Vintage Flower Bud Vase,
Impressions Stamped
Made of hollow vintage silverware knife handles, these unique miniature vases are actually magnets that can adhere to refrigerator door.
$19
Summer Fruit Bud Vase,
Anthropologie
These cheery bud vases are made of borosilicate glass and come in three fruity shapes: strawberry, cherry and lemon. Their compact size makes them a perfect addition to mom’s breakfast-in-bed tray.
$18
The Mama-To-Be Collection,
Lake & Oak Tea Co.
Perfect for the expectant or breastfeeding mama. This bundle from Lake & Oak includes three superfood-filled tea blends specially formulated for new moms: a Glow Mama beauty tea, calming Chill Mama tea and digestion-supporting Happy Belly tea.
$40
Sötrönn Glasses (Set of 4),
Ikea
Japanese designer Hiroko Takahashi created the distinct abstract pattern that adorns Ikea’s new Sötrönn collection. This set of four drinking glasses is dishwasher-safe.
$10
Planet Cocktail Pick Set,
Homestia
This giftable cocktail pick set is inspired by the solar system, with ten stainless-steel sticks topped with planet-like stones. The set includes a display stand, decorative gift box and a pamphlet with planet-inspired cocktail recipes.
$27
Retro Donut Nordic Mug,
DavidsTea
For the mom who’s just the sweetest. DavidsTea’s durable ceramic Nordic Mugs keep tea and other hot drinks warm for ages, and include a stainless steel infuser and a lid that doubles as a saucer. This one has a colourful retro-inspired donut pattern.
$29
Cooler Bag,
H&M
This affordable and adorable cooler bag has a cheerful lemon pattern and is made with recycled polyester. Bonus: it rolls up when empty for easy transportation.
